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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1913
Page
4
The text outlines appointment terms for a city publicity board, grounding terms to begin the second Monday in January and December meetings. Members must qualify with oath and a $1,000 bond. Removal requires mayoral action upon a majority vote of a recognized organization. It prohibits using publicity funds for local newspapers or fair exhibits.
How to refinish old wood by removing varnish and paint with varnish remover, scraping burnt areas if needed, and smoothing with sandpaper before applying new finish. If preserving grain, use a clear varnish with the desired color. Also notes on refreshing wire screens using strong drafts and brushing to remove dust.
Benjamin Franklin outlines modernizing options for last year's linen suit including straight and double breasted coats, waistcoats in contrasting materials, silk braid bindings, and black satin collars. He notes these updates keep shape and style, though braid washing may require dry cleaning.
A simple method uses a handful of salt or soda in an aluminum vessel with water. Submerge the silver, lift out, and rub dry with linen for brighter results than silver paste or polish, and in less time.
The guide explains outlining large eyelets with a stem like stitch before cutting and embroidery to improve shape retention. It notes that starting with an outline helps the holes maintain form once finished.
Household tip describes using a teaspoonful of hydrochloric acid to remove hardened deposits from a cut glass carafe. Rinse thoroughly, then boil water in the carafe and stir until a sauce thickens, with optional crushed berries for flavor.
Instructions to make raspberry sauce use one pint of raspberry juice two teaspoons of flour or one teaspoon of cornstarch half a cup of sugar and four eggs Beat eggs and mix flour with water then combine all in a saucepan and cook until thickened.
The text urges saving a portion of earnings weekly and maintaining living costs after income rises. It suggests leveraging debt for a home or investments to force savings, notes better chances in salaried positions, and emphasizes starting small without needing a big initial salary.
How to clean last year's white straw hat using oxalic acid dissolved in a pint of water. Remove bands and trim, apply with a toothbrush, rinse thoroughly to remove all acid, then dry in bright sun. For sailor hats, invert and place a weight in the crown as it dries. Handle and disposal of acid must be done with great care due to its poisonous nature.
A collection of old fashioned kitchen favorites including Mother's Corn Muffins Baked Ham With Cider Meat Roll and Floating Island. Each recipe gives steps quantities and cooking tips reflecting traditional home cooking methods from a bygone era.
The guide explains removing iron mold and dry ink stains by steeping the fabric in a hot solution of sorrel or lemon salts or by flushing with boiling water to moisten the stain. It then instructs to apply a small amount of lemon or sorrel salts and rub firmly to activate the chemical action.
The text warns that repetition may be needed if initial treatments fail. It states old iron rust stains may resist salts of lemon and other chemicals. It adds that oxalic acid can work but must be used carefully as it damages fabric.
Instructions describe sash styling options including side tie at the back with short ends, a flat bow in the middle of the back with long plaited ends, and hem stitched bands of ribbon or silk. Pivot edged sashes feature tasseled ends and small sashes tie in the middle front with fringe trimmed loops.
Subscribers served by city carriers failing to receive the Herald on Tuesday and Friday by 6 PM should call City Messenger Co to arrange immediate delivery. contact phone 72.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. and church service at 11 a.m. Wednesday evening service at 8 p.m. Reading room at 231 Finch building open daily 1:30 to 6 p.m. except Sundays.
The Herald is described as the most widely read paper in Chehalis County and a known choice for advertisers seeking reach and visibility.
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